Luke 11:9
The Scripture
(9) And I say unto you, Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you.
Chapter overview (whole chapter)
In this chapter Jesus teaches his disciples about the importance of prayer and the nature of God's kingdom, warning that true worship is not of the body but of the heart. He also instructs them to be careful with words, to love their enemies, and to seek the kingdom of God above all else. The passage emphasizes humility, faith, and the kingdom's priorities.
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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Luke 13:24Matthew 6:29Matthew 21:31Mark 13:37Revelation 2:24Psalms 50:15Psalms 118:5Jeremiah 33:3Matthew 7:7Matthew 7:8Matthew 21:22Mark 11:24
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